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K478 GYC

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,513 mi
Last recorded50,513 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 GYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,513 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 47,006 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 46,043 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 46,014 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 45,317 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 45,316 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 43,357 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,424 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 40,075 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,000 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 39,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 39,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,062 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,053 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,349 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,349 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,377 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 37,377 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 35,434 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 35,418 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,118 miles

N/S/R TOP MARKER LIGHT INOPERATIVE †N/S/F TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD CHANNELS IS DUE TO OZONE IN THE ATMOSPHERE'AGE OR ULTRA VIOLET LIGHT.

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K478 GYC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K478 GYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K478 GYC registered?

K478 GYC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K478 GYC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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